Berlin-Dahlem Museum Centre

The Berlin-Dahlem Museum Centre is a cultural complex in Berlin with several separate buildings that house artworks and objects from different parts of the world. The spaces are designed so visitors can explore the collections according to their own interests.

The centre emerged in the second half of the 20th century as an important cultural institution through the work of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation. This founding was the result of efforts to bring together art collections of worldwide importance.

The collections display artworks and objects from Africa, Asia, and South America that visitors can see and understand directly. These works tell the stories of the people who created them and how they lived and expressed themselves.

Visitors should plan enough time since there are multiple buildings to explore and the collections are quite extensive. It helps to visit the buildings one after another and decide on a few areas of focus rather than trying to see everything in one day.

The centre also houses specialized libraries and research archives that collect extensive documentation about cultural traditions and practices from around the world. These archives are less well-known than the exhibitions but offer deeper insights for curious visitors.

Location: Steglitz-Zehlendorf

Website: http://smb.museum/smb/sammlungen/details.php?lang=de&objectId=56

GPS coordinates: 52.45611,13.29222

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:47